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Binalong vs Bookham

The verdict

Binalong is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $1.62M in Bookham. Binalong rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Bookham is closer to the coast (170.5 km vs 178.4 km).

Scores

BinalongBookham
BinalongBookham
Overall4722
Transport640
Education5144
Liveability2724

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BinalongBookham
Population550127
Median age4547
Median household income (wk)$1,433$1,375
Bachelor degree or higher33.1%27.7%
Born in Australia81.5%82.7%
Avg household size2.32.6

Growth: Binalong Moderate Growth · Bookham Moderate Growth

Property

BinalongBookham
Median house price$563K$1.62M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$350$550
Rental yield (house)2.8%Data not available
Days on market (house)33Data not available

Median price history

Safety

BinalongBookham
Residential safety score71
Break & enter dwelling /100k1820
Motor vehicle theft /100k01,575
Domestic assault /100k727787
Total incidents /100k (all)4,72711,024

Total incidents over time

Schools

BinalongBookham
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA995Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Binalong · Bookham

Transport

BinalongBookham
Transport score640
Train stations10
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.9 km19.0 km

Liveability

BinalongBookham
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants21
Parks10
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)178.4 km170.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)250.2 km260.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)26.2 km40.1 km

Population & growth

BinalongBookham
Population (2021)550127
Estimated 2025579134
Projected 2041683158
Annual growth rate1.29%1.35%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Binalong or Bookham?

Binalong is more affordable, with a median house price of $563K versus $1.62M.

Which has better public transport, Binalong or Bookham?

Binalong has the higher transport score (Binalong 64/100 vs Bookham 0/100).

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Data sources

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